The Buffalo Bills and Houston Texans will face off in a Week 5 showdown at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. Both teams enter the game with 3-1 records, but they are coming off contrasting performances. The Bills suffered a lopsided 35-10 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, while the Texans pulled off a late-game 24-20 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars, led by a clutch performance from rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud. Buffalo’s offense, led by Josh Allen, has been one of the most potent in the league, averaging 30.5 points per game. Allen has thrown for 814 yards and 9 touchdowns, with Khalil Shakir and Stefon Diggs being his primary targets.

Their rushing attack, anchored by James Cook, provides a balanced offensive threat. Defensively, the Bills have been up and down, allowing 20.8 points per game, but they have struggled against teams that can establish a strong ground game. Houston, on the other hand, has been carried by the emergence of C.J. Stroud, who has thrown for 1,054 yards and 6 touchdowns. Nico Collins has been his go-to receiver, racking up 489 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns so far. Despite their offensive success, the Texans’ defense has been inconsistent, giving up 23.5 points per game and struggling against power running teams. For Houston to win, they need to control the tempo and limit the number of possessions for Buffalo’s high-octane offense.